Volkswagen turns the Passat into an Olympic sprinter in Australia
Offered as a sedan and as a wagon, the Volkswagen Passat 206TSI will get a 280-horsepower turbo four borrowed from the Golf R.
Electric vehicles available now could replace 90 percent of cars used today, study says
A four-year MIT study of nationwide driving behavior concludes today's relatively short-range electric cars could replace 90 percent of current vehicles.
Land Rover’s 2017 Range Rover Sport is as high-tech as it is capable off-road
Land Rover's Range Rover Sport receives an array of tech features, and a brand new infotainment system.
Mercedes to maximize electric car driving range with active aerodynamics
The wind resistance of electric cars can significantly affect driving range. Mercedes hints broadly that it will use active aerodynamics with electric cars.
Replacing bus lines with Uber and Lyft seems like a good idea to two U.S. cities
Cities in Florida and Colorado are testing ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft to replace selected bus lines. The cities are trying to save money.
Volkswagen could face criminal charges in the U.S.
While it may seem that everyone is investigating Volkswagen, the Department of Justice reportedly has enough evidence to support criminal charges.
Dodge revisits golden age of muscle cars with 2017 Challenger T/A, Charger Daytona
The 2017 Dodge Challenger T/A and Charger Daytona revive classic names from the golden age of muscle cars, but aren't as extreme as their predecessors.
LG is helping Cadillac build more elegant-looking interiors
The tech-heavy concept will give provide a glimpse into what the Cadillac of tomorrow will look like.
Velodyne just got $150 million from Ford and Baidu to develop its lidar tech
Velodyne, a company that makes lidar sensors for self-driving cars, has managed to raise an impressive $150 million from Ford and Baidu.
Audi’s traffic-light information system counts down to green lights
This fall, Audi will launch a system that tells drivers when traffic lights are about to change. But it will only work in certain cities.
It turns out Uber drivers are abused more often than passengers are
Uber drivers are more likely to be abused or attacked by passengers than the other way round, says the company. Riders can be banned due to driver ratings.
Will Nissan’s variable compression tech be a game-changer for gasoline engines?
At the Paris Motor Show in September Nissan is going to debut a variable compression and displacement gasoline engine that could supplant diesels.
Tesla Model S spontaneously combusts during a test drive in France
The couple test-driving the car and the saleswoman got out unharmed, and Tesla is still looking into the cause of the fire.
We can’t stop staring at this sleek, mysterious Mercedes-Maybach teaser
Mercedes-Maybach's upcoming coupe is a concept, but we don't know if it's a one-off or a preview of a production model.
A new Ford Focus RS500 could be on the way with 400 horsepower
Ford is reportedly working on a new Focus RS500 with 400 horsepower. It's not clear if the hot hatch will be sold in the U.S.
Even in zero emissions mandate states car dealers make buying electric cars hard
Even in states with Zero Emissions Vehicle mandates, car dealer don't make it easy to buy EVs, concludes a Sierra Club mystery shopper survey.
XS marks the spot: here’s Koenigsegg’s first U.S.-spec car
Koenigsegg will bring its first fully U.S.-certified car to Monterey Car Week. Called the Agera XS, it's one of 25 Agera RS supercars.
Tesla joins Volvo and Mercedes in walking back ‘self-driving’ terminology
Language that describes driver assist modes takes another turn when Tesla removes 'Autopilot' and 'self-driving' from Chinese website following a crash.
The sequel to Porsche’s Mission E electric car could be an SUV
Porsche may follow the Mission E sedan with an electric SUV, which could borrow components from Audi, according to a new report.
A Honda Civic with a hatchback and a British accent is on its way
Honda has given us the best look yet at the upcoming hatchback version of the tenth-generation Civic.
Newly Dutch-approved Tesla Model S and Model X will take the cars further on a single charge
According to Kenteken TV, which posted the news, Dutch regulators have approved both new versions – each dubbed P100D -- of the Model X and Model S for use.
Lyft turned down a purchase offer from General Motors
General Motors recently tried to buy ridesharing company Lyft, increasing its current nine-percent share, but Lyft turned it down.
California contemplates adding more teeth state's electric vehicle mandate
With support from Governor Brown, a California legislator plans a law requiring electric cars to be 15 percent of new cars sold within a decade.
For real-time traffic data in London, just look to the back of a bus
Don't keep checking Google Maps to see what the traffic conditions around you are like -- just check out the rear window of a bus.
BMW’s next i8 could boast 750 electric ponies and a 300-mile range
BMW’s i lineup is going fully electric and will add a new model in the next six years.
Should Tesla be worried about Karma? Chinese firm revamps the brand
The Karma Revero is an updated version of the short-lived Fisker Karma. A brief teaser video gives us a better idea of what to expect from the car.
Porsche goes retro with 911 Targa 4S Exclusive Design Edition
The Porsche 911 Targa 4S Exclusive Design Edition uses retro styling cues from past Porsche models, including a paint color straight out of the '60s.
BMW’s 740e plug-in hybrid can do 155 mph, and 64 MPGe
The 2017 BMW 740e xDrive i Performance is the plug-in hybrid version of the BMW 7 Series first shown last year. It goes on sale in the U.S. this month.
Subaru is going green, and we’re not talking about paint
Set to go on sale in 2021, Subaru's first EV will take the form of a rugged off-roader with all-wheel drive.
Indian Motorcycle adds infotainment system to 2017 Chieftain, Roadmaster
Indian's 2017 Chieftain and Roadmaster come standard with Ride Command, which integrates navigation, premium audio, Bluetooth connectivity, and data.
Subaru’s first — and smallest — car just made history in Japan
The Subaru 360 is now an important part of Japan's cultural heritage.
LeEco is taking on Tesla by building a $1.8 billion electric car factory
LeEco (also known as Le Holdings Co Ltd) is planning on investing 12 billion yuan, or $1.8 billion, in an electric car plant.
100 million Volkswagen vehicles can be unlocked wirelessly by hacker thieves
Researchers found separate hacks for remote key fob codes to unlock cars. Most VW Group vehicles made since 1995 and millions of other cars are vulnerable.
Porsche offers less powerful, less expensive versions of its 718 Boxster and Cayman in China
Porsche plans to release 250-horsepower versions of the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman in China, beneath the 300-hp base models sold elsewhere.